Cost of living in Argentina compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $479 (€5.54) | €9 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $346 (€4.00) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $129 (€1.49) | €2.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $59 (€0.68) | €0.62 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $112 (€1.29) | €2.26 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $66 (€0.77) | €1.43 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $248 (€2.86) | €4.88 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $75 (€0.87) | €1.29 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $39 (€0.45) | €1.05 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (€0.79) | €0.86 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $243 (€2.81) | €5.09 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $124 (€1.43) | €1.95 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 (€0.41) | €0.83 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,745 (€356) | €1,134 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,192 (€234) | €746 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,916 (€45) | €116 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,101 (€244) | €719 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,496 (€168) | €487 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,086 (€36) | €105 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,282 (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,667 (€309) | €340 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,332 (€120) | €114 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $326 (€3.77) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $217 (€2.52) | €7 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,143 (€36) | €80 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,039 (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,948 (€57) | €73 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,477 (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,472,310 (€17,036) | €25,023 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $58 (€0.67) | €1.48 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,383 (€16) | €38 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256 (€2.97) | €4.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $547 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $987 (€11) | €48 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $238 (€2.75) | €3.35 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $142 (€1.64) | €3.49 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $196 (€2.27) | €4.66 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $102 (€1.18) | €1.41 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 (€1.32) | €2.11 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $414 (€4.79) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,090 (€13) | €28 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $587 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,927 (€22) | €36 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,790 (€21) | €43 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $352 (€4.07) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $139 (€1.61) | €2.39 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $131 (€1.52) | €2.34 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $51,071 (€591) | €467 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $15 (€0.18) | €0.09 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,776 (€21) | €40 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $137 (€1.58) | €4.98 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Portugal
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